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Task force to revive pig farming
IN response to mitigate adverse impacts of African swine fever, the Cabinet of Ministers on Monday approved appointing a task force to take necessary steps for the revival of the pig industry.
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June 05, 2025
Daily FT
Sri Lanka moves to finalise legal recognition of sign language
IN a move to promote inclusivity and equal access for persons with hearing disabilities, the Cabinet of Ministers on Monday approved proceeding with finalising the draft legislation to formally recognise sign language as an official mode of communication in the country.
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June 05, 2025
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Dialog Schools Rugby League 2025 kicks off tomorrow
THE much-awaited Dialog Schools Rugby League 2025 is set to kick off tomorrow, 6 June, featuring a thrilling slate of opening matches. With three matches lined up for the day with one in Colombo and two in Kandy, fans can expect an electrifying start to the country's premier schools rugby competition.
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June 05, 2025
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Australia and Sri Lanka steadfast in combatting maritime crime
AUSTRALIA and Sri Lanka's steadfast commitment to combatting maritime crime has entered a powerful new chapter with the launch of the next iteration of Disi Rela - a joint maritime security initiative designed to safeguard regional waters from a range of evolving threats.
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June 05, 2025
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Task force for digital education transformation
THE Cabinet of Ministers at their meeting on Monday approved establishing a dedicated task force to drive the digital transformation of the country's education sector.
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June 05, 2025
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Shariff and Ranliya clinch Yeti Open Squash titles
SHARIFF Hakeem of Air Force and Ranliya Wood clinched the Open Men's and Open Women's titles respectively at the Yeti Open Squash Championship 2025, which concluded at the Air Force Squash Complex in Ratmalana.
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June 05, 2025
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Japan extends support for humanitarian demining activities in Northern and Eastern Provinces
ON 30 May, Chargé d’ Affaires ad interim of Japan to Sri Lanka Kamoshida Naoaki signed grant contracts for two demining projects with the Mines Advisory Group (MAG) and the HALO Trust (HALO) under the scheme of “Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects” (GGP).
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June 05, 2025
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KDCA honours Kandy cricket's rising talent
THE Kandy District Cricket Association (KDCA), an affiliate of Sri Lanka Cricket, conducted its Annual Awards Presentation Ceremony, recently to facilitate talented young cricketers of the district who excelled during the year 2024.
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June 05, 2025
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Pakistan's Genix Pharma gets tender for 270,000 vials of Meropenem injection
THE Cabinet of Ministers on Monday approved procuring an additional 270,000 vials of 1-gram Meropenem injection from M/s Genix Pharma Ltd., of Pakistan, following an urgent request from the Medical Supplies Division.
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June 05, 2025
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Dialog Enterprise elevates Ceylinco’s digital infrastructure with advanced SD-WAN solution
DIALOG Enterprise, the corporate ICT solutions arm of Dialog Axiata PLC, has reinforced its leadership in enterprise networking with the successful deployment of a cutting-edge SD-WAN solution for Ceylinco General Insurance. By connecting over 200 branches island-wide, this implementation underscores Dialog Enterprise's expertise in delivering scalable, secure, and high-performance connectivity solutions tailored to the needs of large enterprises.
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June 04, 2025
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CIC Holdings delivers resilient FY25 results with 9% topline growth
AGRICULTURE-RICH diversified conglomerate CIC Holdings PLC has recorded steady revenue growth during the year ended 31 March 2025 (FY25), navigating macroeconomic headwinds and intense competition.
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June 04, 2025
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MillenniumIT ESP, Cisco, and Inflow Technologies empower Sri Lanka's BFSI sector with next-gen cybersecurity solutions
MILLENNIUMIT ESP, in partnership with Cisco and Inflow Technologies, recently hosted a specialised event titled “Trust. Protect. Secure. - Redefined Security for BFSI” at Studio Hall, Cinnamon Life. The event brought together senior IT and cybersecurity leaders from Sri Lanka's foremost public and private financial institutions for an exclusive exploration of Cisco's latest advancements in cybersecurity.
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June 04, 2025
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CFA Society Sri Lanka rewards consistent and transparent investor relations practices
NOW marking its 12th year, the CFA Society Sri Lanka Capital Market Awards is to be held on 24 June, at Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams.
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June 04, 2025
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Technocity unveils Lenovo Evolve’25 featuring AMD's ground-breaking Krackan Point APU
IN a landmark event that reaffirms its commitment to advancing Sri Lanka’s digital landscape, Lenovo, the global technology giant, together with Sri Lanka’s IT distribution leader The Technocity Ltd., hosted the Technocity Edition of Lenovo Evolve’25 at the Shangri-La Hotel, Colombo.
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June 04, 2025
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Law-making for the people must be with the people
LAW-MAKING in Sri Lanka is shrouded in secrecy, ambushes the general public and alienates people.
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June 04, 2025
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Colombo stock market sustains bullish sentiment with sharp gains in indices, turnover
THE Colombo stock market yesterday turned bullish with the benchmark index crossing the 17,000-points level amidst high turnover.
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June 04, 2025
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Keheliya and son granted bail
THE Colombo Magistrate’s Court yesterday ordered the release on bail, of former Minister Keheliya Rambukwella and his son Ramith Rambukwella, over allegations of causing a Government loss exceeding Rs. 8 million.
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June 04, 2025
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Cabinet approves investment call for development of historic Bogambara prison site
THE Cabinet of Ministers at their meeting on Monday approved inviting investment proposals for the long-term lease and development of the historic Bogambara prison site in Kandy.
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June 04, 2025
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Celebrate dad in style this Father's Day at Sheraton Kosgoda Turtle Beach Resort
SHERATON Kosgoda Turtle Beach Resort invites families to make this Father's Day truly unforgettable with specially curated Daycation and Staycation packages that celebrate every dad in style.
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June 04, 2025
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Repealing PTA: Test of integrity for Sri Lanka's new political order
THE National People's Power (NPP) emerged as a political force on the promise of transformative change. Among its core pledges—stated without ambiguity—was the complete repeal of the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA).
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June 04, 2025
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Major industrial development in Western Province
Cabinet approves two significant projects worth Rs. 3 b to expand and modernise industrial infrastructure in Kalutara district
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June 04, 2025
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SL expresses deep concern over Gaza situation to Palestine Ambassador
AMBASSADOR of Palestine to Sri Lanka Ihab Khalil called on Minster of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment, and Tourism Vijitha Herath on 2 June and briefed him on the situation in Gaza and discussed bilateral issues.
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June 04, 2025
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MiHCM featured at Microsoft Build 2025 for Agent Service APIs
MIHCM was prominently featured at the prestigious Microsoft Build 2025 event following its recent integration with Microsoft's Azure AI Foundry Agent Service in May 2025.
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June 04, 2025
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Celebrate Festa della Repubblica at Prego, Amari Colombo
FROM 2 to 15 June, Prego at Amari Colombo invites all to an elevated Italian experience like no other in Colombo.
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June 04, 2025
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LKI hosts Foreign Minister of Poland at roundtable discussion
THE LKI hosted a roundtable discussion on 28 May with Minister of Foreign Affairs of Poland Radoslaw Sikorski. The Minister was on a visit to Sri Lanka representing European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy High Representative and European Commission Vice-President Kaja Kallas.
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June 04, 2025
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Dimitri Cooray appointed to The Lighthouse Hotel Board
DIMITRI Cooray has been appointed to the Board of The Lighthouse Hotel PLC as an Executive Director.
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June 04, 2025
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Impressive start by Reshan at 11th Nepal Amateur Golf Championship 2025
RESHAN Algama made a strong impression on Day 1 of the 11th Nepal Amateur Open Golf Championship 2025 by carding an impressive even-par 72.
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June 04, 2025
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Rs. 250 m allocation to unlock investment potential of underutilised lands
THE Cabinet of Ministers on Monday approved proceeding with a wide-ranging development initiative to provide underutilised State-owned lands and properties to suit able investors for optimal usage.
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June 04, 2025
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Government must take hard calls now or risk fading into oblivion
Right now, if there is one politician in Sri Lanka who is endowed with emotional intelligence and armed with a clear mandate to carry through major change, then it is the current president, Anura Kumara Disanayake
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June 04, 2025
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Court of Appeal issues notices on IRD, SLC over cricketers' tax dispute
THE Court of Appeal yesterday issued formal notices on the respondents, including the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) and Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC), following an agreement between the parties for an interim settlement in connection with writ petitions filed by Sri Lanka's national cricket players.
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